As 2025 comes to a close and 2026 approaches, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger take time to slow down and ask an important question: How do we launch into a new year in a healthy, faith filled way?

In this episode of the We Love Life Podcast, they walk through a simple but powerful framework: Reflect, Inspect, and Expect. Together they talk honestly about remembering what God has done, examining the state of our hearts and lives, and stepping into the future with faith and anticipation rather than fear or autopilot.

Whether you are leading a family, a business, a church, or simply seeking direction for your next season, this episode will encourage you to finish the year well and move forward with purpose.

Key themes in this episode: • Reflecting on God’s faithfulness • Inspecting your heart and daily rhythms • Preparing spiritually for the year ahead • Taking ground for God’s Kingdom • Launching into 2026 with faith and clarity

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In this episode of the We Love Life podcast, Daniel Parks and Brian Ottinger talk about how to walk into family gatherings with conviction and kindness during the Christmas season. They share real stories from their own families, times they were “jerks for Jesus,” and how God has grown them into more gracious and joyful witnesses.

Learn how to:

• Share the gospel and your pro life convictions without burning bridges

• Use questions and genuine listening instead of steamrolling people

• Share your testimony in about three minutes in a way that points to Jesus

• Keep relationships more important than winning arguments

• Walk in real joy this season instead of pressure, heaviness, and cynicism

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In this episode of the We Love Life podcast, Daniel and Brian kick things off with some fun Christmas traditions (Nutella hot chocolate, real trees only, Jesse tree, China Fun Day 😂) and then dive into the deeper story of Advent in a world marked by a culture of death. They look at Joseph’s courage, the role of fathers, and how the Bible uses the same word (brephos) for the baby in Elizabeth’s womb and the baby in the manger – showing God’s heart for life both inside and outside the womb.

You’ll hear a hopeful reminder that Jesus didn’t just come 2,000 years ago – He still brings healing, restoration, and life into broken families, strained relationships, and the heaviness many feel during the holidays. The episode ends with a prayer over you and your family for this Advent and Christmas season.

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